Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
1. Apply liquid gasket thoroughly as shown.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: Apply liquid gasket to outside of bolt hole for the hole shown by*.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Outside Of Indicated Bolt Hole
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Install new O-rings to the oil pump and front cover side.
  
  Fig 2: Installing New O-Rings To Oil Pump And Front Cover Side
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown.
  1. M6 X 30 mm (1.18 in): No. 15, 16
  2. M8 X 25 mm (0.98in): No. 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13
  3. M8 X 45 mm (1.77 in): No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14
  4. M8 X 123 mm (4.84in): No. 9, 12
4. Install rear plate cover.
Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the oil strainer to the oil pan (upper).
Install the oil pan (lower).
1. Apply liquid gasket thoroughly as shown.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket Thoroughly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Tighten the oil pan (lower) bolts in numerical order as shown.
Fig 5: Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan (Lower) Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the oil pan drain plug.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
- Do not fill the engine oil for at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed.